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Tales of a Former Space Janitor #4
Changing the Speed of Light Bulbs
Honeymoon plans shouldn’t include space cruise tickets for a party of five.
After the wedding--and the Ice Dame's corporate exploitation of the event--Triana and O'Neill embark on their honeymoon, only to find Hy-Mi booked them on a CelebVid cruise to Armstrong along with Vanti, Elodie, and Leo.
When the jump to Armstrong throws Triana and O'Neill across the multi-verse, they must outsmart alternate versions of their friends, a lunatic professor and his corporate sponsor, and a cargo hold full of egg-throwing rodents if they hope to return to their own reality.
After the wedding--and the Ice Dame's corporate exploitation of the event--Triana and O'Neill embark on their honeymoon, only to find Hy-Mi booked them on a CelebVid cruise to Armstrong along with Vanti, Elodie, and Leo.
When the jump to Armstrong throws Triana and O'Neill across the multi-verse, they must outsmart alternate versions of their friends, a lunatic professor and his corporate sponsor, and a cargo hold full of egg-throwing rodents if they hope to return to their own reality.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 28, 2023
About the author
Julia Huni
55 books208 followersAuthor of the Colonial Exploration Corps, Space Janitor, Recycled World, and Krimson Empire series.
I grew up in the US Pacific Northwest, and after twenty years roaming the country with the US Air Force, I'm back. I have a spouse, three kids, and a dog named Pippin.
I've been an IT guy, a choir director, an executive assistant, a stay-at-home mom, a college instructor, and that lady at the information booth in a tourist town. But writer is the best job ever, because I get to make stuff up. Stuff I wish were true; stuff I'm glad isn't true.
When I'm not writing, I like to knit, read, bake, and ski. I also love to travel.
I grew up in the US Pacific Northwest, and after twenty years roaming the country with the US Air Force, I'm back. I have a spouse, three kids, and a dog named Pippin.
I've been an IT guy, a choir director, an executive assistant, a stay-at-home mom, a college instructor, and that lady at the information booth in a tourist town. But writer is the best job ever, because I get to make stuff up. Stuff I wish were true; stuff I'm glad isn't true.
When I'm not writing, I like to knit, read, bake, and ski. I also love to travel.
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December 7, 2023
A well written, hilarious, but still great sci-fi book. I used to like serious sci-fi, but totally changed my attitude in the last few depressing years. I turned to Julia's novels, which both satisfy my sci-fi cravings, and amuse me, distracting me from any problems.
In addition, the characters are great, well written, and these books are very original - not like anything I have read in my long years of reading this genre.
This particular book tells the story of Triana's honeymoon, which we could have guessed wouldn't go quite as plan. Exactly how off-plan it would go even had me surprised! There were multiple issues!
This book follows other ones written about Triana, former the Space Janitor, but each book is unique, and there are no cliffhangers! How wonderful. It would be possible to read this as a standalone, but you will appreciate it even more if you read them in order.
In addition, the characters are great, well written, and these books are very original - not like anything I have read in my long years of reading this genre.
This particular book tells the story of Triana's honeymoon, which we could have guessed wouldn't go quite as plan. Exactly how off-plan it would go even had me surprised! There were multiple issues!
This book follows other ones written about Triana, former the Space Janitor, but each book is unique, and there are no cliffhangers! How wonderful. It would be possible to read this as a standalone, but you will appreciate it even more if you read them in order.
March 4, 2023
Yet another great read in this series of books, it's never easy even when you are off on your honeymoon. Triana and O'Neill things go wrong from the start, but then the fun begins. I had the pleasure of receiving the book as part of the authors ARC team.
March 23, 2026
Dual Universe, Pow!
Multiple-viewpoint books--especially those that change every chapter--are confusing. Although I'm sure they're very nice, I don't read the chapter numbers as a general rule, and at first I didn't notice the names under the chapter numbers, which was a slight issue. *A bolder print would be helpful there.
As is so often the case, an idiot has a "great" idea, but fails to think it through. Then is annoyed literally to no end because things he didn't bother to think about make him unhappy. In this case, it was two fairly intelligent idiots, which makes things much much worse.
There's an ancient saying I just made up; if you don't learn from real life and fiction (books, tv, and movies) mistakes, you're doomed to repeat them! Put that on a t-shirt and remember it! It will prevent you and your family (and your less stupid friends) from becoming criminals and from doing the most common and obscure idiotic things.
This book contained adventure, danger, some sweet moments, and some laughs. But there were a bunch of viewpoints, so it was a bit confusing.
4 of 5 Stars
Multiple-viewpoint books--especially those that change every chapter--are confusing. Although I'm sure they're very nice, I don't read the chapter numbers as a general rule, and at first I didn't notice the names under the chapter numbers, which was a slight issue. *A bolder print would be helpful there.
As is so often the case, an idiot has a "great" idea, but fails to think it through. Then is annoyed literally to no end because things he didn't bother to think about make him unhappy. In this case, it was two fairly intelligent idiots, which makes things much much worse.
There's an ancient saying I just made up; if you don't learn from real life and fiction (books, tv, and movies) mistakes, you're doomed to repeat them! Put that on a t-shirt and remember it! It will prevent you and your family (and your less stupid friends) from becoming criminals and from doing the most common and obscure idiotic things.
This book contained adventure, danger, some sweet moments, and some laughs. But there were a bunch of viewpoints, so it was a bit confusing.
4 of 5 Stars
April 13, 2023
I'm always excited with another Space Janitor book as well as with any in the Space Janitor universe. What happened to Ty and Triana wasn't what I expected but was quite good. I don't understand why it happened only to them though aside from being in the same room. It would have been an interesting twist to discover that it happened to more than just them.
Having Vanti as an equal viewpoint was new and refreshing. What Triana did in the end makes a good resolution on her choices in life regarding her mother. I still think there's something suspicious about Apawllo :)
I'm not a fan of the title but it's better than dropping the "Bulbs" part. I'm somewhat disappointed that Ty and Triana didn't have a honeymoon but that will probably be saved for the next series.
Having Vanti as an equal viewpoint was new and refreshing. What Triana did in the end makes a good resolution on her choices in life regarding her mother. I still think there's something suspicious about Apawllo :)
I'm not a fan of the title but it's better than dropping the "Bulbs" part. I'm somewhat disappointed that Ty and Triana didn't have a honeymoon but that will probably be saved for the next series.
March 1, 2023
Great sci fi adventure
NO BODY COUNT! NO DOOM AND DESTRUCTION!! Ok, there is a little destruction... I love Triana, and Changing gives us a Vanti viewpoint that is ultimate Vanti. I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of alternate universe stories, but Huni does a fantastic job, and I really enjoyed this one. There are laugh out loud moments, Elodie is fun, and the quockoas and cat steal the story. I'm excited to see how the new romance develops and what adventures the future holds.
NO BODY COUNT! NO DOOM AND DESTRUCTION!! Ok, there is a little destruction... I love Triana, and Changing gives us a Vanti viewpoint that is ultimate Vanti. I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of alternate universe stories, but Huni does a fantastic job, and I really enjoyed this one. There are laugh out loud moments, Elodie is fun, and the quockoas and cat steal the story. I'm excited to see how the new romance develops and what adventures the future holds.
May 21, 2026
A step outside the norm of the Huniverse
I've been reading the space janitor series from pretty much book one, and I've enjoyed them all, but this was quite a bitdifferent! The story line was nothing like the books in the series that preceded it. That made it interesting and involving on a different level while still having familiar characters and tech for the readers to engage the story with. I enjoyed it!
I've been reading the space janitor series from pretty much book one, and I've enjoyed them all, but this was quite a bitdifferent! The story line was nothing like the books in the series that preceded it. That made it interesting and involving on a different level while still having familiar characters and tech for the readers to engage the story with. I enjoyed it!
March 21, 2023
Wow. This is a very different entry in this series and I'm not quite sure what to think about it. A blip in the multiverse and some of our characters find themselves in a parallel universe, struggling to make sense of the changed personalities and events around them while, of course, trying to figure out how to get home again.
It was equally jarring for me, the reader, to accept the very different behavior of people I "knew" previously. It was interesting as a sort of exploration of how our decisions can change our lives and the lives of those around us, but....
I dunno.
It was equally jarring for me, the reader, to accept the very different behavior of people I "knew" previously. It was interesting as a sort of exploration of how our decisions can change our lives and the lives of those around us, but....
I dunno.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 16, 2023
Confusing
Alternate reality tales are often confusing to me. This was no exception. The character name at the beginning of each chapter helped but jumping back and forth to keep two story lines going was more exhausting than enjoyable to read. I have come to expect more humor from this series. Maybe I was just too confused by this segment.
Alternate reality tales are often confusing to me. This was no exception. The character name at the beginning of each chapter helped but jumping back and forth to keep two story lines going was more exhausting than enjoyable to read. I have come to expect more humor from this series. Maybe I was just too confused by this segment.
October 24, 2023
Wow! This is a honeymoon gone awry. Between an overbearing mother trying to control all aspects of the wedding, bodyguards, spies, and body snatchers, this book is one that is hard to put down. The characters are great! The plot is outstanding as is the world building. I enjoyed the book very much and would recommend it.
November 5, 2023
Triana, former space station janitor and now acknowledged heir to galactic-scale wealth, embarks on a honeymoon trip that sends her and her pals into an alternate universe where everyone’s moral values are even more askew than they are in the original. I have enjoyed previous books in this series more than this one. Alternate universes are just too easy these days.
May 16, 2024
Still great. just not QUITE as great
Let me be clear up front: these are seriously good books.
This one wasn’t quite as engaging, but i have to give props to the author for keeping things straight as she wrote it. I got a headache and had to back up several times.
I Love Triana.
Let me be clear up front: these are seriously good books.
This one wasn’t quite as engaging, but i have to give props to the author for keeping things straight as she wrote it. I got a headache and had to back up several times.
I Love Triana.
June 7, 2024
These books are just fun to read. This one was a little bit more difficult to follow, however, since it involves parallel universes and corresponding characters in both universes proceeding along parallel tracks. Plus, unlike the previous books, much of this book is written from the first person perspective of one of the other characters, not just the main character Annabelle/Triana.
April 30, 2026
not as much fun as the other books
Not to give anything away, but the mechanics of this plot took a lot of work to follow. I kept having to flip back, trying to keep details straight, instead of relaxing into the fun. This book would’ve made a great TV show, but without the visual clues to keep things straight it was hard going.
Not to give anything away, but the mechanics of this plot took a lot of work to follow. I kept having to flip back, trying to keep details straight, instead of relaxing into the fun. This book would’ve made a great TV show, but without the visual clues to keep things straight it was hard going.
March 15, 2023
A bit confusing but I got with the flow halfway through!
After spending a good deal of the book trying to figure out who was who and what happened, it suddenly clicked an the story took shape. Yes, I want more!
After spending a good deal of the book trying to figure out who was who and what happened, it suddenly clicked an the story took shape. Yes, I want more!
March 24, 2023
this time out the Authoress has made life difficult for her self by crossing into pan dimensional writing,
the book is split between the two main characters, chapter by chapter,
it could have gone wrong very easily, but it was carefully crafted,
a good and entertaining addition to the run.
the book is split between the two main characters, chapter by chapter,
it could have gone wrong very easily, but it was carefully crafted,
a good and entertaining addition to the run.
April 10, 2023
Book 4 in the series
Triana, Ty, and the rest of the team make a routine jump from one space station to another. After the jump some of the team find themselves in an alternate universe and try to figure out how to get back. A great story.
Triana, Ty, and the rest of the team make a routine jump from one space station to another. After the jump some of the team find themselves in an alternate universe and try to figure out how to get back. A great story.
August 6, 2023
enjoyable series
I enjoyed all the books in the series and look forward to more. I thought seeing the events through Vanti’s eyes was a great idea and look forward to more of these too.
I enjoyed all the books in the series and look forward to more. I thought seeing the events through Vanti’s eyes was a great idea and look forward to more of these too.
April 16, 2024
Another enjoyable Book
Good Story Telling, mostly familiar - & Likable - Characters, Interesting presentation of whole concept of Reality Jumping.
I did find the Shifts between Perspectives somewhat difficult to track with but it did Further the Character Building
Good Story Telling, mostly familiar - & Likable - Characters, Interesting presentation of whole concept of Reality Jumping.
I did find the Shifts between Perspectives somewhat difficult to track with but it did Further the Character Building
June 21, 2024
Space and beyond??
The turn of events leave your head spinning, and at the same time bring interest. The confusion that the characters feel, bring you along for the ride. Enjoy this very entertaining tale.
The turn of events leave your head spinning, and at the same time bring interest. The confusion that the characters feel, bring you along for the ride. Enjoy this very entertaining tale.
January 14, 2026
This is in a series Tales of a former Space Janitor. This series begins immediately after Space Janitor series (4 books) There are 6 books in the second series - all pick up right after the previous one ends.
see complete review for both series in the last book Warp, Rinse, Repeat.
see complete review for both series in the last book Warp, Rinse, Repeat.
March 7, 2023
Fun, Funny
Triana, Ty/Griz, Vanti and others get to explore some what-ifs with lots of plot twists and adventure. A fun addition to the Former Space Janitor series.
Triana, Ty/Griz, Vanti and others get to explore some what-ifs with lots of plot twists and adventure. A fun addition to the Former Space Janitor series.
March 10, 2023
I found the constant changing of viewpoints a bit confusing.
March 27, 2023
Delicious
I was surprised when this book came out. It was a super happy surprise! It's a wonderful story. Anti and Non lol well done!
I was surprised when this book came out. It was a super happy surprise! It's a wonderful story. Anti and Non lol well done!
March 29, 2023
the saga continues
This is the fourth book with trials and Ty. I found the switching between multi verses difficult to follow. I'm not fond of this writing device.
This is the fourth book with trials and Ty. I found the switching between multi verses difficult to follow. I'm not fond of this writing device.
May 18, 2023
Another great read
Julia Huni does it again with another great read. Continues the adventures of Triana and Ty. An alternate universe? No way! I hope they can find there way home.
Julia Huni does it again with another great read. Continues the adventures of Triana and Ty. An alternate universe? No way! I hope they can find there way home.
February 20, 2024
I loved this series! And I don't know why my reviews did not remain as I finished them awhile ago!
April 11, 2024
Great book
Loved this. Different tale from the usual stories, but really well written. Vanti is awesome as always, best agent out there.
Loved this. Different tale from the usual stories, but really well written. Vanti is awesome as always, best agent out there.
May 2, 2024
Wonderful
It's a very fun book. Lots of action and characters we love. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys space adventures.
It's a very fun book. Lots of action and characters we love. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys space adventures.
June 13, 2024
Top Notch Science Fiction!
June 23, 2024
Great points of view
Loved the two views once alternate nicknames were in place for. You need to write something from apawllo's point of view.
Loved the two views once alternate nicknames were in place for. You need to write something from apawllo's point of view.
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